Temporary role ongoing, minimum of six months 5 days per week in the office, 35 hours per week, must be flexible with hours £35,000 Based Central London Enhanced DBS clearance will be carried out for the chosen candidate My client is a children’s charity based in the West End of London. They are seeking a maintenance/facilities assistant to work in their offices 5 days per week. You will be responsible for overseeing the running of several sites and campus, ensuring hard facilities are managed and maintained.
Maintenance/Facilities Assistant – Our client is looking for a hands‑on, proactive Maintenance/
Facilities Assistant to support the Facilities Manager and help keep their buildings, grounds, and services running smoothly.
Duties:
- Support the Estates Manager with coordinating maintenance tasks
- Manage the Estates helpdesk/repair log
- Help maintain buildings, services, and grounds to a high standard
- Carry out basic repairs and emergency fixes, such as leaks, electrics and general DIY
- Oversee contractor access, security, and fire alarm systems
- Liaise with landlords, contractors, and cleaning teams
- Assist with planned maintenance, inspections, and health & safety compliance
What we’re looking for in a candidate:
- Interest and experience in gardening, mechanical systems, or buildings
- Ability to spot unsafe conditions
- Experience working with repair teams/contractors
- General repair and basic maintenance abilities
- Security awareness (desirable)
- Team‑focused, reliable, organised, and flexible